Miniseminars P21
MINISEMINARS
hearing (Sig Soli, PhD), and the impact of SSD on childhood development and school performance (Nancy Young, MD). The different rehabilitation methods available will be pre-sented, including osseointegrated bone conduction technolo-gies (Jack J. Wazen, MD) and nonsurgical options (John Goddard, MD). Future trends and clinical research on the use of cochlear implants in SSD will be presented (Bruce Gantz, MD, and Tom Roland, MD). Open discussion, questions, and audience participation will follow the presentations.
Educational Objectives: (1) Recognize the benefits of binau-ral hearing in children and adults and the potential deficits imposed by SSD. (2) Differentiate between surgical and non-surgical options in the rehabilitation of SSD. (3) Use develop-ing technologies and clinical research in the rehabilitation of SSD, including the use of cochlear implants.
Endoscopic Ear Surgery: Tips and Pearls
João F. Nogueira, MD (moderator); Muaaz Tarabichi, MD; Daniele Marchioni, MD; Livio Presutti, MD;
David D. Pothier, MD
Program Description: Endoscopic ear surgery (EES) is a cur-rent hot topic in our specialty; however, it is not entirely cor-rect to introduce EES as “new.” Although not new, it is clear that during the past few years, endoscopes have proven to be safe and effective instruments to manage ear diseases in a minimally invasive way, preserving important anatomic struc-tures, allowing functional approaches to well-known condi-tions. Moreover, endoscopes have provided a better view and understanding of traditional middle ear anatomy and physiol-ogy, allowing new landmarks, novel concepts of tissue preser-vation, ventilation routes, and management of other conditions within the middle ear and beyond.
Educational Objectives: (1) Describe the endoscopic anatomy of the middle and inner ears, discussing the concepts of related physiology. (2) Examine totally endoscopic and combined surgical approaches to middle ear conditions, discussing the possible advantages and disadvantages. (3) Present the instru-ments needed, system setup, surgical skills, learning curve, and also some important tips and pearls to surgeons to start doing endoscopic ear surgery.
Managing Complications of Chronic Otitis Media
Dennis I. Bojrab, MD (moderator); Richard K. Gurgel, MD; Brandon Isaacson, MD; Marc L. Bennett, MD;
Eric E. Smouha, MD; James V. Crawford, MD
Program Description: Chronic otitis media is a condition commonly encountered by otolaryngologists. During this miniseminar, we will cover the fundamentals of managing chronic otitis media, medically and surgically, in a case-based, interactive format. Particular emphasis will be given on how to recognize, evaluate, and avoid or treat common complica-tions of chronic otitis media. Specifically, the presentation will include the following topics: managing the tegmen and
dura, facial nerve, vascular injury, otic capsule, and ossicular erosion; recurrent disease; and intracranial complications. This presentation will assist the otologic surgeon in the pre-, intra-, and postoperative care of patients with chronic otitis media.
Educational Objectives: (1) Recognize the most common complications of chronic otitis media. (2) Interpret critical findings that will alert the clinician to the presence of a com-plication from chronic otitis media. (3) Implement manage-ment strategies that will assist in the care of patients with chronic otitis media with attention to intraoperative findings. Managing the Unexpected in Otologic
Surgery
Ashkan Monfared, MD (moderator); Nikolas H. Blevins, MD; Anil K. Lalwani, MD; Lawrence R. Lustig, MD;
Debara L. Tucci, MD
Program Description: Sponsored by the American Neurotol-ogy Society, this interactive presentation aims to provide gen-eral practitioners tips and techniques employed by experts in management of intraoperative complications encountered during common otology cases such as tympanoplasty, tympa-nomastoidectomy, and stapedotomy. The panelists will pres-ent illustrative cases and discuss best practice approaches to intraoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak and encephalo-celes, facial nerve injury, vascular complications, stapedot-omy challenges, ossicular chain and external auditory canal damage, and inner ear violation.
Educational Objectives: (1) Recognize unexpected circum-stances and anatomic variations that could lead to complications in otologic surgery. (2) Manage intraoperative complications such as facial nerve palsy, vascular injury, encephaloceles, CSF leaks, postoperative sensorineural hearing loss, and vertigo. The Martha Entenmann Tinnitus Research Center, Inc: Abraham Shulman, MD; and Barbara Goldstein, PhD; “Tinnitus Treatment Modalities and Neuromodulation: State of the Art 2014”
Michael E. Hoffer, MD (moderator); Michael D. Seidman, MD; Abraham Shulman, MD; Richard Tyler, PhD;
Berthold Langguth, MD; Tobias Kleinjung, MD
Program Description: A neurobiology for all clinical types of tinnitus is emerging reflecting advances in the basic science and neuroscience of brain and brain function and the cochleo-vestibular system. As tinnitus types begin to be objectively identified, treatment modalities can be applied in a more pre-cise manner. The goal of this miniseminar is to examine new and existing tinnitus treatment specifically in reference to how to apply these techniques for the different tinnitus types. Sur-gery, intratympanic treatment, neuromodulation, and mag-netic stimulation will all be examined, allowing the participants to understand the cutting edge of tinnitus therapy.
Educational Objectives: (1) Cite the clinically applicable methods of tinnitus treatment. (2) Determine the rationale for
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